Ride with us at Outlandish Adventure Festival!

Are you ready for a weekend of adventure in Knoxville? That’s what Outlandish Adventure Festival is all about! We’ll be there all day Saturday, May 2nd with some special news for current and new members, along with group mountain bike rides, a professional Whip Off, and more! Find the full weekend schedule here.

AMBC Group Rides on Saturday, May 2nd:

  • 9 am — Social Ride (co-ed group ride – all are welcome!)
  • 9 am — Joy Ride (women’s group ride – Beginner and Beginner Plus rides offered)
  • 12:30 pm — Kids & Youth Social Ride (2nd-12th grade group rides led by Trail Blazers, Little Bellas, and AYC volunteers)

Learn more and sign up for the rides here.

Books & Bikes with Kickstand & Friends of Literacy

Bring your family to Books & Bikes — it’s exactly what it sounds like! There will be fun activities, along with free books, helmets, and bikes for kids in the community. Thank you to Kickstand Community Bike Shop and Friends of Literacy for putting on this awesome event!

It’s on Saturday, May 30th from 11am to 1pm at Macedonia United Methodist Church (4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914). 

Kids & Youth Social MTB Ride

Kids and youth from 2nd grade through high school are invited to join AMBC Trail BlazersAppalachian Youth Cycling, and Little Bellas for a social mountain bike ride on Saturday, May 2nd at 12:30 pm during Outlandish Adventure Festival. Trail Blazers, AYC, and Little Bellas volunteers will lead groups on this fun ride for kids and youth of all skill levels. We’ll be back by 2 pm to watch the Highline Demo over the quarry!

Meet at the AMBC tent at Meads Quarry – arrive early and be ready to park and walk (it will be BUSY).

What to bring:

  • Mountain bike or bike with knobby tires (1.75″+) and hand brakes (required!)
  • Helmet
  • Water (and a way to carry it on the ride)
  • Closed-toe shoes (not Crocs)
  • Rain jacket (as needed)

Complete AMBC’s Trail Blazers waiver and sign up here before your child rides.

Learn more about our other Outlandish group rides.

Little Bellas Fall 2026 Registration Opens

Girls 7-13 are invited to participate in Little Bellas mountain biking programs in Knoxville! Registration opens at 9 am on March 11 for their fall 2026 season – find more info here. Financial assistance is available on their website.

“Little Bellas creates opportunities for girls to experience success using mountain biking as the platform and pathway to personal growth, building community, and competency.”

Knoxville Weekly (Ages 7-10) – PLAY

Knoxville Weekly (Ages 11-13) – EXPLORE

Fall 2026 dates:

  • 9/20
  • 9/27
  • 10/4
  • 10/11
  • 10/18
  • 10/25
  • Rain Date: 11/1

Trail Blazers – Ready, Set, Register!

Trail Blazers Spring 2026 registration is officially open! You can register your child (3rd-5th grade) now through February 24, or until spots are filled. We’re offering the program at Baker Creek and Concord, and we expect to have full programs at both locations — so be sure to sign up ASAP!

Want to get $15 off Trail Blazers registration? Get an AMBC Family Membership at AMBCKnox.org/Join, and be sure to download the SORBA app to access all member benefits including our Trail Blazers discount.

*We still need volunteers, especially for our Concord location! Sign up to volunteer here